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PROGRAM

 

"Reliving our roots...an 1800 experience" begins right after getting off the bus.  We all have to take a long hike and carry everything that was packed to three different communities or living areas.  There the "citizens" are introduced to their "familiy" for the week.  These co-ed groups of seven to ten students and adults live and work together for three days within the three different areas where we reside.  Cooking, cleaning, obstacle course, and competitions are done together.  We soon find out that pulling together makes life much easier.  On several occassions, we get the entire group together so students will get to see friends even if separated by communities.

The following is a list of activities planned for the campers.  You can see that we are very busy and little time is available for idleness.

   TOWN MEETINGS: These get togethers are designed to iron out problems.

   CANOE PADDLING: With life jackets a must, and close adult supervision, even non swimmers can participate

   C.O.P.E. (Ropes Course): This is an obstacle course designed for group cooperation and development that  is

                                                   climaxed by "The Wall".  A real challege that can be met if we all work together.

   GROUP CAMPFIRE: Here is a chance to hear some of the wildest stories and learn some of the neatest songs

   NIGHT HIKE: We learn the songs of the night and the ease of mobility if we become adjusted to the light; 

                            perhaps something may "spark" our interests in this dark adventure.

   THE GREAT CHILI COOK-OFF: Will your family make the best chili?  Will you find some new secret ingredient

                                                            that will cause the "impartial"  judges to honor you with the best chili award?

   GAMES OF RESPONSIBILITY AND SKILL: Certified camp staff will instruct and manage old west archery and ax

                                                                                contests.

   GAME NIGHT: We have put together a series of events to test your skills!